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November 4, 2016 6:55 AM

UK High Court puts brakes on Brexit; Britain govt to fight ruling

Britain Government says, it will fight a High Court ruling that could frustrate its timetable for Brexit. Brexit Secretary, David Davis said in London that 17.4 million Leave voters had given the government the biggest mandate in history to leave the EU. Britain's plans to leave the European Un...

November 3, 2016 9:35 PM

Temporary lockdown at US naval base in Japan after reports of gunshots

A US military base in southern Japan went into a brief lockdown today following reports of gunshots, and was declared all clear. <br/><br/>Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo said in a Facebook post that they received reports of gunshots inside the building. It said, the lock down has been...

November 3, 2016 9:35 PM

WHO issues new guidelines to fight surgical superbugs in hospitals

World Health Organisation has issued new guidelines aimed at halting the spread of potentially deadly superbug infections in hospitals and clinics worldwide. In a change to current common practice, the guidelines said antibiotics should not be used after surgery unless the patient has contracted an ...

November 3, 2016 8:59 PM

More than 239 migrants believed drowned in two shipwrecks off Libya

More than 239 migrants are believed drowned in two shipwrecks off the coast of Libya. The UNHCR refugee agency was told the news by two survivors brought ashore on the Italian island of Lampedusa.<br/><br/>No bodies have so far been recovered. More than 4,200 migrants have died making th...

November 3, 2016 7:56 PM

Lankan music legend Pandit Amaradeva dies

Legendary Sri Lankan singer and composer Pandit Amaradeva, died in Colombo today following a heart attack. Eighty eight year old Amaradeva was recipient of many international honours including India's Padma Sri award, for his contribution to music.<br/><br/>Sri Lankan government has...

November 3, 2016 6:25 PM

20 killed, more than 60 injured as trains collide in Pakistan

In Pakistan, at least 20 persons were killed and more than 60 injured when two passenger trains collided near Karachi today. <br/><br/>Divisional Superintendent of Railways told reporters that the collision occurred as Zakaria Express struck Fareed Express, which was stationary, between ...

November 3, 2016 5:35 PM

Pak SC says single-member commission to probe Panama leaks

Pakistan's Supreme Court today said, a single-member commission will probe allegations made against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family in the Panama Papers case. <br/><br/>The Court expressed strong displeasure at the failure of Sharif's children to respond to the charg...

November 3, 2016 5:25 PM

Clinton says she was surprised by decision of fresh FBI probe

Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton says, she is surprised by FBI's decision to reopen its investigations into her alleged email scandal that has rocked her presidential campaign ahead of the general elections.<br/><br/>However, former Secretary of State Hillary said, th...

November 3, 2016 4:33 PM

20 killed, more than 50 injured as trains collide in Pakistan

In Pakistan, at least 20 persons were killed and more than 50 injured when two passenger trains collided near Karachi today. <br/><br/>Divisional Superintendent of Railways told reporters that the collision occurred as Zakaria Express struck Fareed Express, which was stationary, between ...

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